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February 5, 2023

Democrat-run tourist town sees 200% surge in break-ins amid violent crime spike: 'Wildly frustrating'

Asheville, North Carolina, has seen a 200% monthly increase in break-ins amid a violent crime spike that comes as its police department has been hemorrhaging officers.

February 4, 2023

Where is the Chinese spy balloon now? Airship spotted flying over North Carolina

The suspected Chinese spy balloon, which has slowly transitioned across the United States over the last two days, now sits above North Carolina.

February 4, 2023

Volunteer coach arrested for sex with high school student released on bond: 'Predator'

A volunteer coach in North Carolina was arrested and charged with four counts of felony sexual activity with a student after a school resource officer received a disturbing tip.

February 3, 2023

Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase

A Florida murder suspect has been arrested after a high-speed North Carolina police chase involving the car of a missing Lyft driver, according to his family.

February 2, 2023

North Carolina bill would ban gender-affirming medical procedures for minors

A proposed bill in North Carolina would make it illegal for those in the medical field to perform gender-affirming care treatments on minors.

February 2, 2023

North Carolina Medicaid director Dave Richard to retire

North Carolina Medicaid director Dave Richard is set to retire from state government. Richard had served as executive director for The Arc of North Carolina for 24 years.

February 2, 2023

NC man faces charges for charging basketball coach after 'minor disagreement' during middle school game: cops

A North Carolina man was charged on Tuesday following an incident at a basketball game where he allegedly charged the head coach of a team.

February 2, 2023

NC justices to decide whether more felons should be allowed to vote

North Carolina trial judges ruled last year that banning convicts on probation from voting disproportionately harms Black residents. The state Supreme Court will hear the case Thursday.

February 1, 2023

North Carolina police department employees charged with sex crimes in one month

Three Greensboro, North Carolina, Police Department employees have been charged with sexual assault crimes over the course of a month. The department has fired all three.

February 1, 2023

North Carolina charter boat captain fires shots at deputies before fleeing into woods: reports

A Wanchese, North Carolina fishing captain led Currituck County Sheriff's Office deputies on a nearly 20-mile pursuit before crashing and firing a rifle toward the officers.